Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert

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Branden Albert trade won’t happen unless he lowers his price
Posted by Michael David Smith on April 21, 2013, 6:46 PM EDT
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The much-discussed potential trade of Branden Albert from the Chiefs to the Dolphins doesn’t appear likely at the price Albert is currently seeking.

Although the Chiefs and Dolphins can probably agree on compensation — the Dolphins sending a second-round pick to Kansas City — the hangup is that Albert wants the kind of money that the Dolphins aren’t willing to spend. Specifically, according to Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports, Albert wants between $8 million and $9 million a year on a long-term deal.

In other words, Albert is looking for the same kind of contract that left tackle Jake Long got from the Rams — the very contract the Dolphins wouldn’t give Long, which is why he left Miami for St. Louis.

If the Dolphins weren’t willing to pay Long that kind of money, it’s hard to see why they’d be willing to give up a second-round draft pick for the privilege of paying Albert that kind of money. So the Dolphins may need to look elsewhere for a left tackle. And Albert may have to settle for playing this season for the Chiefs, making $9.8 million, and hitting free agency next year.

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by O.city

If they do like Geno, they could take Joeckel at 1, see if Geno falls into the 20's and trade up to get him.

This would be ****ing genius. Although I prefer Fisher.

[O.city]

I did prefer Fisher, but I'm not sure at this point.

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by O.city

I did prefer Fisher, but I'm not sure at this point.

Joeckel is more technically sound. However Fisher is nasty is has major upside. Its easier to teach footwork and hand placement than physicallity.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by O.city

If they do like Geno, they could take Joeckel at 1, see if Geno falls into the 20's and trade up to get him.

I'd be happy ****ing over the Bills and Jets if we used it to trade up to get Nassib.

Admittedly, I've been pimping Nassib for quite some time and am higher on him than most, so there's that to account for.

[O.city]

Fisher seems a little more projecty than Joeckel at this point.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by Ponderception

I'd be happy ****ing over the Bills and Jets if we used it to trade up to get Nassib.

Admittedly, I've been pimping Nassib for quite some time and am higher on him than most, so there's that to account for.

I've been reading that he's very intelligent. I like him, probably not as much as you though.

He jumps of the back foot in the drop. I don't think he's very good in the pocket subtleness so to speak.

But I do like him.


I'd really love to trade down to 4 with the Eagles, take Fisher or joeckel there, use the 2 extra 2nd rounders to get back up high enough to take our guy Sheldon.

Joeckel/Fisher
Sheldon
Bostic

[-King-]

The Dolphin fans seem to know they're getting a steal. http://www.finheaven.com/forums/show...-is-%28Poll%29

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Ponderception

I'd be happy ****ing over the Bills and Jets if we used it to trade up to get Nassib.

Admittedly, I've been pimping Nassib for quite some time and am higher on him than most, so there's that to account for.

I've been hearing good things about Nassib, plus I like the fact that his name sounds mid-east which would piss off all the redneck TF's. I also like Bray for his possible development and confirmed douchiness. I see potential here.
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[RunKC]

Originally Posted by Ponderception

I'd be happy ****ing over the Bills and Jets if we used it to trade up to get Nassib.

Admittedly, I've been pimping Nassib for quite some time and am higher on him than most, so there's that to account for.

Yup. He's still my 2nd QB and I really like him a lot.

Dude got a 41 on the wonderlic. He's ****ing smart.

[O.city]

I'd rather have Barkley frankly. I'm just not high on Nassib. I don't like a guy that doesn't seem comfortable in the pocket. I don't know why, but that seems like a hard thing to teach.

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by Sweet Dick Willie

I've been hearing good things about Nassib, plus I like the fact that his name sounds mid-east which would piss off all the redneck TF's. I also like Bray for his possible development and confirmed douchiness. I see potential here.
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No heres a scenario. Its a risky one but one that Dorsey could be a ****ing genius and still get Fisher and Geno.

We might not have a second round pick.

Since more than likely early second round is where qbs will be going.

People are now saying if Geno gets past Jax he will slide into the second round.

We use that second round pick with a later round pick and trade into the bottom of the first and draft our man Geno Smith!!

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Originally Posted by -King-

The Dolphin fans seem to know they're getting a steal. http://www.finheaven.com/forums/show...-is-%28Poll%29

The posters dont seem particularly enthused though...
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Originally Posted by penbook

No heres a scenario. Its a risky one but one that Dorsey could be a ****ing genius and still get Fisher and Geno.

We might not have a second round pick.

Since more than likely early second round is where qbs will be going.

People are now saying if Geno gets past Jax he will slide into the second round.

We use that second round pick with a later round pick and trade into the bottom of the first and draft our man Geno Smith!!

I love you, penbook.
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[Sorter]

Originally Posted by O.city

I'd rather have Barkley frankly. I'm just not high on Nassib. I don't like a guy that doesn't seem comfortable in the pocket. I don't know why, but that seems like a hard thing to teach.

I really love his ability to set, slide/shift/shrug, then re-set and throw. Edit: the 0:40 mark is a good example.

He did it consistently this year. Here's one game of it.



Additionally, I love that his release is high/over the top, and snappy. Great velocity on the ball. Needs to work on his touch though quite a bit.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Great, so not only piss away the 1-1 on a tackle, but the 2nd on ****ing Nassib.

Hmmm Geno and Albert or Joke and Nassib. Jeeeez that's a tough call.